Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethlehem, PA
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Souderton, PA
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If you are planning a quick jaunt between Bethlehem and Souderton, you are looking at a manageable 24.8-mile journey. Expect to spend about 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is an economical route that connects the Northeast region of Pennsylvania efficiently. You will primarily utilize PA 309, the Sellersville Bypass, and PA-378 to navigate the distance. Because this trip is short and straightforward, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex logistics. It serves as a practical, low-stress transition between these two Pennsylvania locales.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 309 | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| Sellersville Bypass | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| PA-378 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| East Broad Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Wyandotte Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fahy Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Souderton, PA.
Start on Linden Street
Turn right onto East Church Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
Continue on South New Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Turn slight left onto PA 412
Turn left onto PA 378
Continue on PA 378
Continue on PA 378
Turn left onto PA 309
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 309
Take the exit
Turn right onto PA 113
Turn right onto PA 113
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East Church Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 113: Souderton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Souderton on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive features a mixed profile, balancing faster highway transit with local road navigation. Approximately 58% of your journey will take place on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on PA 309, covering 9.1 miles where you can settle into a steady rhythm. The road's personality shifts as you transition between the major bypasses and regional connectors. You should anticipate a blend of highway efficiency and the variable conditions typical of regional Pennsylvania driving.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near East Church Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Bethlehem is one of three cities, along with Allentown and Easton, that are the urban population centers of the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania. In the Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem borders Nazareth to its northwest, Allentown to its west, Hellertown to its southeast, and Easton to its east. The city is about 70 miles (110 km) north of Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the United States, and about 80 miles (130 km) west of New York City, the nation's largest city.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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